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Car Crash

2019: Romania had highest road-fatality rate in EU

Aaron Roberts June 13, 2020

Based on preliminary figures, Romania retains the title of having the highest amount of road fatalities, for over 2 years in a row.

In 2018, Romania and Bulgaria were the two EU member states with the highest amount of road fatalities, with higher than 80 people out of 1 million being killed on Romania’s roads, with Romania still being the highest with around 96 per 1 million inhabitants compared to 88 per million in Bulgaria.

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Canalul Morii 1

City unveils plans to uncover underground river and revitalise park in central area.

Aaron Roberts February 24, 2020

It seems that the city hall’s desire to breathe new life into areas which have become lost to modern-day traffic requirements, has just had meetings to take on one of the most ambitious projects yet.

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Electronic Scooter

New Rules for Electric Scooters have been outlined by Government

Aaron Roberts January 20, 2020

Following around 200 accidents in Romania in the past 3 years, resulting in one death, Romania’s government has set out rules for use of electric scooters regarding how and where they can be ridden.

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Electric Castle

Electric Castle wins “Best medium-sized festival” award

Aaron Roberts January 16, 2020

Cluj-based music festival, Electric Castle, has received the title of Europe’s Best Medium Sized Festival, from the European Festival Awards for 2019.

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Police Fine - Politia Romana

Recent changes to Police powers allow for higher fines and entry without warrants.

Aaron Roberts January 7, 2020

It may seem as though the laws in Romania are constantly changing and adapting, however, a few laws were introduced recently, which you should be aware of.

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Cluj Building Renovations

Giving Cluj a Facelift, one tax at a time!

Aaron Roberts December 16, 2019

Anyone visiting Cluj over the past couple of years, has likely seen a lot of renovation activity taking place on a number of buildings around the city, and there’s no coincidence.

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Fines for parties and anti-social behaviour will increase and offenders sanctioned with community work.

Aaron Roberts July 4, 2019

At the moment, the law allows for fines to be issued between 200 – 1,000 lei for disturbing neighbours by producing any loud noises, including shouting, using power tools or other objects, resulting in complaints. Also, someone causing distress to inhabitants of a property can between the hours of 10pm and 8am, or 1pm and 2pm will also affected by the upcoming changes to the fines.

Under the proposed changes, it’s possible that these fines could reach up to 6,000 lei and in addition, community service.

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West City Tower

Romania’s Tallest Residential Building is Taking Shape in Cluj-Napoca

Aaron Roberts June 21, 2019

As far as property development goes, Cluj has seen a boom in the past few years with new properties sprining up all over the city, however, none of them can claim the title of the tallest residential building in Cluj-Napoca, let alone in the entire country.

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Foreign Student: Kicked out of apartment, and owner steals €870, agency not willing to offer assistance.

Aaron Roberts October 9, 2018

The owner, who had been receiving monthly payments of €290 per month has kept his security deposit of €580 (2 months’ rent), accepted the rent for October, but changed the locks of the apartment, falsely accusing the tenant of breaking the contract.

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Car Crash

2019: Romania had highest road-fatality rate in EU

Aaron Roberts June 13, 2020

Based on preliminary figures, Romania retains the title of having the highest amount of road fatalities, for over 2 years in a row.

In 2018, Romania and Bulgaria were the two EU member states with the highest amount of road fatalities, with higher than 80 people out of 1 million being killed on Romania’s roads, with Romania still being the highest with around 96 per 1 million inhabitants compared to 88 per million in Bulgaria.

Read Article »

Canalul Morii 1

City unveils plans to uncover underground river and revitalise park in central area.

Aaron Roberts February 24, 2020

It seems that the city hall’s desire to breathe new life into areas which have become lost to modern-day traffic requirements, has just had meetings to take on one of the most ambitious projects yet.

Read Article »

Electronic Scooter

New Rules for Electric Scooters have been outlined by Government

Aaron Roberts January 20, 2020

Following around 200 accidents in Romania in the past 3 years, resulting in one death, Romania’s government has set out rules for use of electric scooters regarding how and where they can be ridden.

Read Article »

Electric Castle

Electric Castle wins “Best medium-sized festival” award

Aaron Roberts January 16, 2020

Cluj-based music festival, Electric Castle, has received the title of Europe’s Best Medium Sized Festival, from the European Festival Awards for 2019.

Read Article »

Police Fine - Politia Romana

Recent changes to Police powers allow for higher fines and entry without warrants.

Aaron Roberts January 7, 2020

It may seem as though the laws in Romania are constantly changing and adapting, however, a few laws were introduced recently, which you should be aware of.

Read Article »

Cluj Building Renovations

Giving Cluj a Facelift, one tax at a time!

Aaron Roberts December 16, 2019

Anyone visiting Cluj over the past couple of years, has likely seen a lot of renovation activity taking place on a number of buildings around the city, and there’s no coincidence.

Read Article »

Fines for parties and anti-social behaviour will increase and offenders sanctioned with community work.

Aaron Roberts July 4, 2019

At the moment, the law allows for fines to be issued between 200 – 1,000 lei for disturbing neighbours by producing any loud noises, including shouting, using power tools or other objects, resulting in complaints. Also, someone causing distress to inhabitants of a property can between the hours of 10pm and 8am, or 1pm and 2pm will also affected by the upcoming changes to the fines.

Under the proposed changes, it’s possible that these fines could reach up to 6,000 lei and in addition, community service.

Read Article »

West City Tower

Romania’s Tallest Residential Building is Taking Shape in Cluj-Napoca

Aaron Roberts June 21, 2019

As far as property development goes, Cluj has seen a boom in the past few years with new properties sprining up all over the city, however, none of them can claim the title of the tallest residential building in Cluj-Napoca, let alone in the entire country.

Read Article »

Foreign Student: Kicked out of apartment, and owner steals €870, agency not willing to offer assistance.

Aaron Roberts October 9, 2018

The owner, who had been receiving monthly payments of €290 per month has kept his security deposit of €580 (2 months’ rent), accepted the rent for October, but changed the locks of the apartment, falsely accusing the tenant of breaking the contract.

Read Article »

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